A Once In A Lifetime Show: Erykah Badu

What an amazing way to kick off 2016.It has always been a dream of mine to see Momma Badu live. I would have never thought she'd do a show at the Observatory. Let me just say, IT WAS SO COLD OUTSIDE and I was questioning if arriving early was really worth it. But anything for Erykah Badu is worth it.But cut to the chase, the ambience upon entering the venue was so chill. A throwback and classic Hip-Hop playlist was bumping for a good two and a half hours. Anyone from Aaliyah, 112 to Pac, Biggie and ATCQ among more were played. You rarely heard any of today's hip-hop, with the exception of Drake being played.  The crowd was a mix of young adults and older folks.We were all ecstatic to experience Baduizm live and in the flesh. So about 9:30-10 she rolled up on stage --  welcomed by a live band, flashing lights and an intricate art  video playing on the big screen behind.. and of course loud, packed fanbase. It was the first Badu experience for a lot of us -- she was amazed herself.For the rest of the night, the crowd remained elated, singing along to "On & On" "Tyrone", "20 ft. Tall", "Love of My Life", "Back In The Day" and "Soldier".  The Badu goddess gave inspiring advice and  humor spiels. Her background vocalists were feeling themselves, dancing enthusiastically to "Time's a Wastin", "Call You Back" and "I Want You".Badu constantly restated how much she loved the crowd; later, taking art pieces and signed album covers for some lucky fans. Essentially, her set was a compilation of her discography. Surprisingly, "Trill Friends" and "Hello" were performed too. That was wild.Sadly, "Window Seat"  wasn't performed. But the experience was truly priceless. Honestly, I was so focused on basking in her glory and the witnessing a once in a lifetime moment.. that I really did not document the show.